E-Bike engines at the Italian Bike Festival: the most interesting news on display

In And–bike The engines can be placed in different points of the bike, mainly in the central movement area or in the rear hub. These are two solutions that influence the pedaling, balance and power management differently. In this article we will see more closely some of the models presented at the Italian Bike Festival, analyzing characteristics and differences between the various proposals of Fazua, Bosch, Shimano, Polini And Mahle.

1 Fazua

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The unit Fazua laughs 60inserted in the central movement area, is able to provide 60 Nm of torque and a peak of power of 450 Watt; While, the battery from 430 WHpositioned in the ora tube, can be supported by a Range Extender from 216 WH. This engine has three Riding Mode (Breeze, River And Rocket), selectable by the cyclist by acting on the command Ring Controlpositioned on the handlebar; The level of battery autonomy, on the other hand, can be consulted through the Fazua led hubwhich also indicates the selected assistance mode.

Despite the provision of a couple lower than other engines (including Bosch and Polini), iThe Fazua Ride 60 stands out for a weight of 4.26 kgof which 1.96 kg of the engine e 2.30 kg 430 WH battery. From a functional and technological point of view, owners of this model have the possibility of using the Fazua application or connecting the software Fazua Toolbox For PC at the USB-C port of the Fazua led hubto adjust every single engine parameter, view the consumption of the battery pack and download possible electronic updates for the engine Fazua laughs 60.

2 Bosch

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AtItalian Bike FestivalBosch exposed the new CX performancea high -performance power unit with engine shell in magnesium and titanium engine tree, for a total weight of 2.7 kg. The unit made in Germany deliver 100 Nm couple and a maximum power of 750 Wattwhile autonomy varies depending on the ability of the installed battery. With the marketing of CX performance The new display has also been introduced Kiox 400Ca 2 -inch color screen designed to be integrated into the upper tube area. An ingenious solution that guarantees effective protection from possible impacts, mud and dust.

In addition, the display offers the cyclist a wide range of information, from the classic speed functions, distance and battery status, up to data relating to the assistance methods (Race, EMTB, EMTB+, Off And Tour+) and the cadence of ride. The control of the system takes place through the practical Mini remote positioned on the handlebar, which allows you to quickly pass between the various functions without removing your hands from the socket. The same operations can also be performed through the two buttons placed under the display. In the upper part of the Kiox 400C There is a USB-C socket, useful for recharging external devices such as smartphones during releases. To complete the ecosystem, there is the possibility of managing all the functions of the engine and display, including navigation, through the dedicated app of Bosch, which further expands the connected driving experience.

3 Shimano

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The engine Shimano EP801 (from the weight of 2.7 kg) delivers 85 Nm couple and a maximum power of 600 Watt; while its autonomy varies according to the chosen battery, available in the versions from 504 or 630 WH. Three main methods of assistance are available: Echowhich guarantees light and constant support by favoring maximum autonomy and a natural ride; Trailwhich uses the entire couple of 85 Nm with a progressive period modulated based on the drive of the cyclist; And Boostwhich provides the maximum power with a quick and linear response. For the management of the system and driving information, Shimano offers a controller combined with the display Scar–En600compact and safe to mount on the handlebar. The color screen, clearly visible even in full sun, offers a customizable layout of up to four data screens, allowing the cyclist to always have the main information under control.

To support the system, Shimano has also developed a dedicated application that allows you to adjust the supply of the engine, monitor the battery status and mileage in real time and configure up to 15 Personalized modes. The app also integrates the functions SHIFT car And Free shiftthink to optimize the experience with the electronic gearbox Deore XT di2. The engine Ep801 It is fully compatible with this electronic change technology, which enables both functions and makes transmission management more fluid. In addition, it can be combined with different configurations of pedagle, chains and crowns, guaranteeing wide versatility and adaptability to various driving styles.

4 Polini

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At the eighth edition of the Italian Bike Festival, the Bergamo company has exhibited the electric motor E-P3+marketed in three variants:

• E-P3+: deliver a pair of 75 nm, suitable for all-terrain and trekking bikes;
• E-P3+ GP: develops a pair of 80 Nm, designed for street bikes and gravel;
• E-P3+ MX: with a pair of 90 Nm, dedicated to mountain bikes.

The engine E-P3+ MX It can be equipped with two batteries (550 WH EVO or 880 WH), both combined with a Range Extender 250 WH. The riders manages the engine functions through a control positioned on the handlebar, combined with the Polini TFT display: a color screen from 2.5 inches Which shows several information, including: the watts, the cadence of pedaling, the mapping selected by the rider, the level of assistance of the active engine, settable on 5 levels of intervention. Polini has also developed a specific application that allows the cyclist to manage all engine functions.

5 Mahle

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At the Italian Bike Festival, the Spanish company presented two electric motors: the M40 (dedicated to the E-MTB world) and the new X20, designed for e-rod and e-gravel. Below we see the technical details of these two power units.